​QUEENSLAND Rugby League has today confirmed a key change to the representative schedule along with the appointment of Aaron Zimmerle as XXXX Queensland Residents coach for the annual clash against New South Wales.

​THERE has been considerable speculation in relation to the St George Illawarra Dragons and Russell Packer who was released on Monday from custodial care, as a result of pleading guilty to a charge of assault.

​AN attractive opening round featuring the Intrust Super Cup grand final replay, a scorching northern derby and the return of an immensely popular international team to our shores will usher in the statewide competition's 20th season.